Zambia
Tracked across 23 events · 287 articles · First seen Feb 12, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026
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International
Zambia is publicly accusing the United States of linking a proposed $2 billion health assistance deal to preferential access to its critical mineral resources. Zambia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Mulambo Haimbe, described allegations of corruption and…
Impact: Zambia is accusing the United States of tying a $2 billion health assistance deal to access to its critical mineral assets and has rejected the terms, leading to stalled negotiations and accusations of corruption from the U.S. ambassador.
May 04, 2026 · 20 articles
Business
Impact: Zambia's copper smelters, Mopani and Chambishi, are undergoing extended maintenance, which will reduce the nation's copper output and sulphuric acid supply. The country has also tightened controls on sulphuric acid exports to protect local industry.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Zambia has reaffirmed its strong support for Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara, endorsing Morocco's autonomy plan as the only credible and realistic solution to the regional dispute. This stance was conveyed in…
Impact: Zambia reaffirmed its support for Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara, endorsing Morocco's autonomy proposal as the basis for resolving the regional dispute.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
RightsCon, the world's largest digital rights conference organized by Access Now, was canceled in Zambia due to pressure from the Government of China on the Government of Zambia. The pressure stemmed from the planned participation…
Impact: The Government of Zambia postponed and effectively canceled RightsCon after receiving pressure from the Government of China regarding Taiwanese participants, citing 'diplomatic protocols' and 'administrative and security clearances'.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Zambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer and hosts tens of thousands of artisanal miners, making it a key location for the bond's pilot program.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Zambia is one of 36 countries that could face a full or partial travel ban if it does not address U.S. concerns within 60 days.
Jun 15, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: Zambia was previously placed on the visa bond list, indicating a continued trend of stricter US visa requirements for its citizens.
Jan 05, 2026 · 7 articles
International
China has announced a new zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries, effective from Friday until April 30, 2028. This move expands an existing duty-free scheme that previously covered 33 least-developed African nations. The policy aims…
Impact: Zambia is specifically mentioned as one of the 20 African countries that will benefit from the zero-tariff arrangement, allowing its goods to enter China duty-free.
Apr 28, 2026 · 13 articles
Business
Midnight Sun Mining has announced a technical webinar for shareholders and investors on May 19, 2026. The webinar will focus on the company's recent drill results and ongoing exploration progress at the Dumbwa copper deposit,…
Impact: Zambia is the location of the Solwezi Copper Project and the Dumbwa copper deposit, which Midnight Sun Mining is developing. The country is part of the Zambia-Congo Copperbelt, a major copper-producing region.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te canceled a planned trip to Eswatini, Taiwan's sole diplomatic ally in Africa, after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked flight permits for his aircraft. Taiwan's Presidential Office Secretary-General Pan Men-an stated that…
Impact: Zambia was pressured by China to exclude Taiwanese activists from an international human rights conference, leading to its cancellation.
Apr 21, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the United States, valued at approximately $300 million, over significant concerns regarding data privacy and national sovereignty. The deal, part of the Donald Trump administration's 'America First…
Impact: Zambia has also pushed back on a section of its health deal with the United States, indicating broader concerns among African nations regarding these agreements.
Apr 28, 2026 · 27 articles
International
Impact: Zambia is among the 19 countries affected by the United States' partial visa suspension.
Dec 22, 2025 · 12 articles
International
Impact: Zambia is one of the mineral-rich regions linked by the Lobito Corridor railway, which receives U.S. financial support.
Apr 19, 2026 · 21 articles
Business
Impact: UBA Zambia won the Best Bank of the Year award in Zambia, contributing to United Bank for Africa's overall recognition.
Dec 08, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Zambia is one of the 52 countries whose healthcare providers benefit from Merck Foundation's scholarships, helping to address the shortage of specialists.
Apr 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
Sam Nartey George, Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, held discussions with General Atomics, led by Carlos Amoako, regarding the One Vecta Summit 2026. The summit, scheduled for September 2026 in Accra, aims…
Impact: Zambia is engaged with Ghana for the export of digital solutions, including digital identity systems.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has expanded its service portfolio in Botswana by introducing advanced cloud and cybersecurity solutions, including its Secure360 framework. This expansion aims to strengthen Botswana's digital resilience and…
Impact: Zambia is mentioned as one of the countries linked by Liquid Intelligent Technologies' fibre network, positioning Botswana as a regional hub.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Rubis announced strong Q1 2026 performance, with significant growth in its energy distribution activities, particularly in Retail & Marketing, and accelerating expansion in renewable electricity production through its subsidiary Photosol. The company reported a 12%…
Impact: Zambia recorded significant fuel volume growth for Rubis, reflecting continued network expansion.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Malawi
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Zambia shares a peaceful border and active economic ties with Malawi, serving as
Mauritania
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Zambia has limited direct interaction with Mauritania, maintaining neutral ties
Mauritania
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Mauritania maintains standard, neutral diplomatic relations with Zambia, charact
Malawi
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Malawi maintains friendly diplomatic and trade relations with its western neighb
Angola
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Zambia relies on Angola as a crucial transit neighbor, utilizing the Lobito Corr
Dominica
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Zambia has minimal direct ties with Dominica, with virtually no bilateral trade
Tonga
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Zambia has no substantial diplomatic or trade relationship with Tonga. The two c
Angola
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Angola views Zambia as a key strategic partner and inland market, leveraging its
Tonga
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Tonga maintains no significant diplomatic, military, or economic ties with Zambi
Dominica
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Dominica maintains standard, minor diplomatic relations with Zambia, characteriz
Tanzania
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Zambia relies heavily on Tanzania for maritime access, utilizing shared infrastr
The Gambia
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Zambia has limited direct interaction with The Gambia, maintaining a distant and
Tanzania
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Tanzania maintains strong, historic ties with Zambia, serving as a critical tran
The Gambia
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The Gambia maintains standard, neutral diplomatic relations with Zambia, charact
Antigua and Barbuda
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Zambia has minimal direct engagement with Antigua and Barbuda, reflecting their
Gabon
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Zambia shares a neutral and distant regional relationship with Gabon, characteri
Turkmenistan
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Zambia has virtually no direct interaction with Turkmenistan, with their relatio
Zimbabwe
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Zambia maintains stable, neighborly relations with Zimbabwe, characterized by sh
Gabon
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Gabon maintains standard, neutral diplomatic relations with Zambia, with minimal
Antigua and Barbuda
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Antigua and Barbuda maintains standard, distant diplomatic relations with Zambia
Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe shares a border and regional connectivity networks with Zambia, maintai
Turkmenistan
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Turkmenistan maintains no significant diplomatic, economic, or military ties wit
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